Postcode M50 2UG is located in a major urban area, within the Quays ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Ordsall West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year. The nearest station is Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.
Ordsall West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Ordsall West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from M50 2UG.
Ordsall West near M50 2UG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Broadway (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Broadway (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Quays area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £430,000 | £333 |
| Flats | 140 | £194,500 | £299 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146,500 | £247,500 |
| 2017 | £155,000 | £280,430 |
| 2018 | £174,000 | £340,575 |
| 2019 | £159,950 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £212,692 | £328,000 |
| 2021 | £179,998 | £350,000 |
| 2022 | £205,400 | £360,000 |
| 2023 | £198,998 | £397,500 |
| 2024 | £207,819 | £475,000 |
| 2025 | £195,000 | £433,500 |
| 2026 | £195,000 | £430,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £333 |
| 2017 | £283 | £314 |
| 2018 | £289 | £306 |
| 2019 | £308 | £294 |
| 2020 | £353 | £360 |
| 2021 | £310 | £325 |
| 2022 | £353 | £354 |
| 2023 | £339 | £433 |
| 2024 | £349 | £320 |
| 2025 | £312 | £380 |
| 2026 | £296 | £333 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 2UG.
In the M50 2UG postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M50 2UG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Trafford Road, Salford, M50 3XB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 98 Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3PH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Red, Salford, M50 2BS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M50 2UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrea Romero O'Brien
Quays - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M50 2UG records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around M50 2UG in Ordsall West is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M50 2UG, including Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good), AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good) and St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M50 2UG is Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink), about 319 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M50 2UG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,158 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M50 2UG is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrea Romero O'Brien (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.